 | File formats that work with Visual Basic |
You can create macros and then save the file in any of the following file types.
Type | What it is |
|---|---|
PowerPoint Macro-Enabled Presentation (.pptm) | The XML-based presentation format that preserves Microsoft Visual for Basic Applications (VBA) macro code. VBA macros run in PowerPoint 2011, but they do not run in PowerPoint 2008. |
PowerPoint Macro-Enabled Template (.potm) | Saves the presentation content and formatting as an XML-based template that preserves VBA macro code. VBA macros run in PowerPoint 2011, but they do not run in PowerPoint 2008. |
PowerPoint Macro-Enabled Show (.ppsm) | The XML-based presentation format that automatically opens in slide show view and preserves VBA macro code. VBA macros run in PowerPoint 2011, but they do not run in PowerPoint 2008. |
PowerPoint Add-In (.ppam) | The XML-based add-in format that preserves VBA macro code. VBA macros run in PowerPoint 2011, but they do not run in PowerPoint 2008. |
PowerPoint 98 - 2004 Add-In (.ppa) | Saves the add-in in a format that preserves VBA macro code. Compatible with PowerPoint 98 through PowerPoint 2004 for Mac and PowerPoint 97 through PowerPoint 2003 for Windows. |